Description
This Pumpkin Hummus is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic hummus, featuring smooth pumpkin puree blended with chickpeas, tahini, and warming spices. Perfect as a healthy dip or spread, it combines the earthiness of pumpkin with garlic, cumin, and chili powder, making it a delicious, seasonal appetizer or snack that comes together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (or roasted pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
For Garnish
- Olive oil
- Pumpkin seeds
- Watercress
- Nigella seeds
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the chickpeas thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves to facilitate smooth blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic into a food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. If the mixture feels too thick, add a small dash of water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the hummus and adjust salt, lemon juice, or spices as preferred for your desired flavor balance.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the pumpkin hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, watercress, nigella seeds, and smoked paprika for a beautiful presentation and added texture.
Notes
- Easy and creamy pumpkin hummus ready in just 10 minutes.
- Use canned pumpkin puree or homemade roasted pumpkin for best flavor.
- Add a dash of water if the hummus is too thick to achieve creamy texture.
- Garnishing enhances both appearance and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1/3 cup)
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 593 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
